Molecular biology and biotechnology

This unit focuses on molecular biology methodology, transcriptomics and proteomics, which underpin commercial developments in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. Advanced techniques for gene manipulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and techniques for investigating gene and protein function, including mutagenesis, RNA interference and expression profiling, will be considered. Industrial and research applications of these technologies, such as genetic manipulation of plants and animals, gene therapy, multi-omics studies, and personalized medicine will be explored.